Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of my favorite places for thai fusion cuisine. Great atmosphere, stylish, and great food!
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st StThis is one of my favorite places for thai fusion cuisine. Great atmosphere, stylish, and great food!
This is my home away from home. Absolutely love this place. They're a farm to table restaurant with seasonal menus. Guaranteed fresh food from their gardens year round and locally sourced ingredients.
59 locals recommend
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardThis is my home away from home. Absolutely love this place. They're a farm to table restaurant with seasonal menus. Guaranteed fresh food from their gardens year round and locally sourced ingredients.
Great little place that serves french fusion cuisine with an elegant and cozy atmosphere
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StGreat little place that serves french fusion cuisine with an elegant and cozy atmosphere
If you're looking for something that's open 24 hours then the name itself says it all. This place is awesome, serving up organic locally sourced food. I call it a hippie Denny's.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdIf you're looking for something that's open 24 hours then the name itself says it all. This place is awesome, serving up organic locally sourced food. I call it a hippie Denny's.
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StLove craft cocktails? Go here. ;)
An awesome Americana type restaurant located in downtown. Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great food!
85 locals recommend
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveAn awesome Americana type restaurant located in downtown. Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great food!
Not far from home, but if you love brunch and can spare the extra money then I absolutely recommend Fonda. You wont regret it!
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdNot far from home, but if you love brunch and can spare the extra money then I absolutely recommend Fonda. You wont regret it!
Just go. It's amazing. But you have to get there early to get your spot before they're booked, because its that awesome. haha :)
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdJust go. It's amazing. But you have to get there early to get your spot before they're booked, because its that awesome. haha :)
Its a great place for spanish fusion tapas using organic locally sourced ingredients.
14 locals recommend
Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel StIts a great place for spanish fusion tapas using organic locally sourced ingredients.
Great little spot on Congress serving up organic locally sourced ingredients. Its a great spot for vegans and vegetarians as well.
49 locals recommend
Bobo's Snack Bar
3850 Airport BoulevardGreat little spot on Congress serving up organic locally sourced ingredients. Its a great spot for vegans and vegetarians as well.
I recommend Lambert's for a nicer bbq experience set in a historic building in downtown. This place may be pricier but worth every penny.
154 locals recommend
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StI recommend Lambert's for a nicer bbq experience set in a historic building in downtown. This place may be pricier but worth every penny.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat spot for brunch and bloody Mary's.
One of the best, most craziest Bloody Mary's I've ever had. If you love Bloody Mary's then get there early enough on Sunday before all the toppings run out!
74 locals recommend
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StOne of the best, most craziest Bloody Mary's I've ever had. If you love Bloody Mary's then get there early enough on Sunday before all the toppings run out!
For a casual night at the movies I highly recommend the Alamo Drafthouse. It is a true dining/ movie watching experience, Austin style.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFor a casual night at the movies I highly recommend the Alamo Drafthouse. It is a true dining/ movie watching experience, Austin style.
If you like traditional comfort-food style country cooking then this is an excellent choice, and it's in downtown, so not far. They're brunch is fantastic!
150 locals recommend
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StIf you like traditional comfort-food style country cooking then this is an excellent choice, and it's in downtown, so not far. They're brunch is fantastic!
Food Scene
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIf you love sushi then this is your place!
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdA bit further out but worth the drive for some amazing sushi
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StIf you're a vegan then this is your home. :)
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA "Denny's" for the vegetarians. Great organic food!
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrAustin's best organic locally sourced tacos!
These are up to par with Taco Deli's tacos with an insane twist. Not your average tacos for sure. Hip, fun, place to eat tacos to get an Austin experience.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThese are up to par with Taco Deli's tacos with an insane twist. Not your average tacos for sure. Hip, fun, place to eat tacos to get an Austin experience.
If you want some of Austin's best bbq I suggest Franklin's, If you can get up in time to wait in line! It's that good. :)
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIf you want some of Austin's best bbq I suggest Franklin's, If you can get up in time to wait in line! It's that good. :)
Everything Else
Rainey St. is a great spot to bar hop. Located just minutes from my home. A quick cab ride, or 20 minute walk.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey St. is a great spot to bar hop. Located just minutes from my home. A quick cab ride, or 20 minute walk.
If you like going for jogs you can do a 4 to 5 mile loop starting from the boardwalk all the way down crossing under the mopac bridge & back over the I-35 ped bridge. A nice loop around the lake.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
If you like going for jogs you can do a 4 to 5 mile loop starting from the boardwalk all the way down crossing under the mopac bridge & back over the I-35 ped bridge. A nice loop around the lake.
For those looking for a Whole Foods. The downtown location is the closest.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFor those looking for a Whole Foods. The downtown location is the closest.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrFor those non conformists :)
Our popular natural spring pool is the best. When it's 105 outside, dipping into fresh, mineralized water is the most refreshing thing ever. BSP stays a constant 68 degrees year round.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOur popular natural spring pool is the best. When it's 105 outside, dipping into fresh, mineralized water is the most refreshing thing ever. BSP stays a constant 68 degrees year round.
Shopping
Our local ice cream shop serving up organic ice cream including dairy free options for those with lactose intolerance. The beet mint is my favorite!
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdOur local ice cream shop serving up organic ice cream including dairy free options for those with lactose intolerance. The beet mint is my favorite!
If you want to kayak or stand up paddle board, Live, Love, Paddle is a 5 minute walk from my apartment, just down the boardwalk. :)
44 locals recommend
Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrIf you want to kayak or stand up paddle board, Live, Love, Paddle is a 5 minute walk from my apartment, just down the boardwalk. :)